Commas and Adjectives

Commas and Adjectives

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English

7th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using commas with adjectives?

Back

Commas are used to separate adjectives that equally describe a noun, helping to clarify meaning.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you not use a comma between adjectives?

Back

Do not use a comma between adjectives when they are cumulative, meaning one adjective modifies the other (e.g., 'red metal box').

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of using commas with coordinate adjectives?

Back

In the phrase 'the sweet, juicy apple', 'sweet' and 'juicy' are coordinate adjectives and should be separated by a comma.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of cumulative adjectives?

Back

In the phrase 'the big red ball', 'big' modifies 'red', so no comma is needed.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine if adjectives are coordinate?

Back

Adjectives are coordinate if you can put 'and' between them and switch their order without changing the meaning.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct comma usage in 'the tall green tree'?

Back

No comma is needed because 'tall' and 'green' are cumulative adjectives.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct comma usage in 'the bright, sunny day'?

Back

A comma is needed because 'bright' and 'sunny' are coordinate adjectives.

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